Help convincing my parents I'm responsible?

Question

I would really like a hamster. I'm fourteen years old, and for

some reason I'd like my own hamster. I want to prove to my

parent's I'm responsible enough to take care of it MYSELF,

and I wouldn't need there help? I already thought of telling

them It'd make me more responsible... but anything else I

could add in to make it more likely for them to agree with me??

ALSO; at age fourteen, would you say a hamster is better all

around? I don't think I have the time for a guinea pig going into

highschool and other activities. So I don't want to be a bad

owner by not giving my guinea pig enough attention, even if he/

she had a 'pig' companion. I figure a hamster would be better

because I'm gone during the day but I am more active and less

busy during the evenings and night time, the time hamsters

are normally active. Is my reasoning for a hamster smart??

Answer 1

Well for starters, how about trying the following:

#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.

#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.

#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.

#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.

#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters & brothers.

#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make "yuck" faces when given it.

#7 Don't talk rudly to adults

#8  Always share with other kids.

#9 Go to bed when you are told to.

#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.

# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.

I’m 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to your life and family. :)

Answer 2

I think you are smart to pick a hamster over any other animal. Some other pets can be quite hassles.

To prove to your parents that you are responsible, why don't you start picking up some of the slack around your house. Do things that they don't have time to do without them asking. If you are responsible enough to take care of the house, they might think you can handle a hamster.

Answer 3

Yeh, you're absolutly right! How about showing them this? It shows real thought... and RESPONSIBILITY!!!!!

The only things I can figure are the old ones... do more housework. When your parents notice that you're doing more work, they'll inevitably ask why you're doing it (parents can't just be happy with the way things are) and that would be the perfect time to say that your trying to prove that you can be responsible.

It may take a couple weeks (probably just one weekend though) but soon you'll get that hamster.

I had a hamster once, I called it "Thing"... he hated me, lol.

Answer 4

Save up the money yourself!

Answer 5

You need to be aware of the responsiblity of owning a hamster. Being kept in captivity, hamsters have a tendency to develop problems with their cardiovascular system. They can also get Cecotropes and Coprophagy, Kidney Disease, and other ailments. You need to be sure you can afford the veterinary care. Hamsters always need something to chew on to keep their teeth from overgrowing too. You must give them special chews, which you can buy at the pet store. They have a tendency to get diarrhea too.

Answer 6

do something responsible. Like clean the house,or something.

Answer 7

I think your reasoning for getting a hamster is really smart, and your Parent's should be proud that you have gone to such great lengths to consider the responsibilities involved.

A hamster or gerbils (they live better in twos) make the perfect pet/s when you are busy during the day.

Take care, and good luck with convincing your parents!

Answer 8

Whereabouts do you live? A pet shop where I used to work used to do a 'Rent-a-hamster' scheme, where people could rent a hamster for a week (for £5) and this would include the cage, bedding, shavings, food, and a hamster care book. This created an ideal oppurtunity for people in your situation, as it gave the parents peace of mind as it was 'only for a week' and it allowed the children to prove that they are keen and interested.

Obviously the chances of you living near me are very slim, and I am not trying to encourage you giving out personal details over the internet.

But, my other suggestion is to do loads of research on the computer and create a list for your parents of the good and bad points of looking after a hamster.

Explain that they are cheap and simple to look after, they are not noisy (okay... the exercise wheel might wake you up!) and that you are commited to clean it out once a week to stop it from smelling.

Hope this helps! x

Answer 9

Aleasha C needs to get off Google and use her freakin' brain.

But try making a poster on why you should be able to get one, and always keep your room clean.

Answer 10

your reasoning for a hamster is verry well thought of...but have you told your parents that reason why you wanted a hapmster and the compositions in it.? (your time frame to take care of you hampster)

and probably you parents feel uncomportable about you have a pet of the rodent family...a lot of parents are.

lol

so just discuss it with you mom and dad more and think of a negotiation that you and you parents can fighte out so that youget what you want with out the stress and strain.